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Taking a stance with regards to plastic bags stems from a necessity as much as urgency as it directly relates to the state of the environment.
The UAE is no exception in becoming engaged in an effort that would be beneficial to the environment. Bringing about an action policy on the use of plastic bags is an issue that calls for immediate action.
The use of plastic bags across the country and for various purposes has become the norm today. In fact, dependency on such usage has sometimes bordered on the extreme, especially since plastic bags are given away at outlets for free and in many cases in abundance.
But the use of plastic bags has turned into a major problem with ramifications that extend for many generations to come.
Hence, the recent campaign involving government and non-government organisations that aim to reduce the use of plastic bags is welcomed. "My Bag My Earth" campaign - launched in conjunction with Dubai Municipality and International Humanitarian City - estimates an annual use of one billion plastic bags in the country.
The campaign would surely prove to be successful when the public is educated, included in the process, and also given practical alternatives to using plastic.
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